Top 10 Moustache-Dense Countries

As a hippy teen, you might consider donning a moustache as a laughable fashion statement, but one look at Daniel Day Lewis of ‘Gangs of New York’ and you will begin to notice the gruffly charm moustaches adorn you with.

Here is a list of countries that offer abundant sight of moustache-clad men:

Bulgaria

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Bulgarians love their soccer and they love their moustache. The moustache trend goes back deep into the furrows of their history. The moustaches have never been down the grooming meter of men, not that women are complaining.

Hungary

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Hungary has a fixation for moustaches. The country hosts quite a few World Beard and Moustache Championships. The panache with which the Hungarian men don their moustaches makes Hungary one of the most moustache-dense countries.

United States

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This is one list no American is topping, but they can’t be left away from the action. The moustaches have been popular since the wild west days, and it’s not likely to go infamy.

Turkey

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Moustache is much more than a style statement for Turkish men. It is an integral part of their culture and will most likely continue to remain so.

Egypt

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The huge number of moustache-clad men in Egypt can also be owed to their culture. There is a large Muslim population in this country and you would see most of them having dense lip hair.

Iran

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The large Muslim community in Iran has a contribution to most men donning a moustache. The most famous of men in Iran like Ali Daei have made style statements with their moustache followed by others.

Germany

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Germany’s love for moustache goes beyond the Third Reich days. The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche had a great influence which continues today as well. Till this date, Germany hosts the world-famous moustache and beard competitions.

Pakistan

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The second-largest Muslim nation in the world shares its fascination with moustaches with India. Much celebrated poet Mohammed Iqbal is a fine example, and so are the current Prime Minister and President of Pakistan.

Mexico

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Trust Mexicans not to fall behind in any kind of list that has anything to do with fashion. The genteel masculinity that is synonymous with the Mexican men makes them top contenders for donning moustaches. Take your pick between Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapat.

India

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India owes its love for moustaches not just to Muslims or Marwaris or South Indians, but you have men of all religions and regions proudly flaunting their moustaches. Customarily for them, a moustache has been considered as a mark of Masculinity.